America's Cup

Luna Rossa snubs AC Review Committe FULL STORY HERE
Prada boss, Patrizio Bertelli, ignored the request of the America’s Cup Review Committe that the teams suspend all sailing in AC72 and AC45 catamarans until the middle of next week, when early Saturday morning, the Luna Rossa AC72 sailed for the first time in San Francisco in the bay where the Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup regattas will take place.

Saturday morning the Luna Rossa AC72 sailed for the first time in San Francisco in the bayClick image for a larger image

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G New
18 May 2013 23:57
News

Kirby puts pressure on Laser builders
Friday 17 May, Bruce Kirby asked the Connecticut Federal Court to issue a prejudgment remedy (PJR) against Rastegar and the LP Defendants. If granted in its totality, the PJR would prevent Rastegar and LP from use, disposal, and/or transfer of all production tooling, molds, and plugs for producing Kirby Sailboats (Lasers), copies of the Construction Manual, ISAF Plaques, and New ISAF Plaques.

Copies the pertinent court papers are available on the Kirby Torch website


G New
19 May 2013 0:17
Offshore

Musto Vice Admiral's Cup - Day 2 FULL STORY HERE
Class 0 at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club's 2013 Musto Vice Admiral's Cup may comprise just three TP52s but that's no bar to great competition with the three boats rounding every mark within seconds. The second day of racing saw Sir Keith Mills' 5 West take first blood in race five followed by a pair of seconds, it was Tony Langley's Weapon of Choice that claimed boat of the day for the second day running, winning races six and seven and finishing second in race five, giving them a two point overall margin on 5 West.

2013 Musto Vice Admiral's Cup hosted by the Royal Corinthian YC, CowesClick image for a larger image

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Fiona Brown
18 May 2013 23:36
Matchrace

Williams top Qualifier at Match Race Germany FULL STORY HERE
The heavyweight bout to decide the overall winner of Qualifying at Match Race Germany was in the final flight when Ian Williams’ crew lined up against Taylor Canfield and USone. In this the GAC Pindar team managed to push the US Virgin Islander’s team out to the left hand layline where there was less pressure. “It was a nice job by the boys – 9-2 is a great performance in Qualifying,” said Williams. As winner of Qualifying, GAC Pindar now fast tracks through to the Semi Finals.


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G New
18 May 2013 19:21
Dinghy

RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series Round 3
The third and final event of the RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series is taking place this weekend, with the fate of the overall 2013 Spring Series crown being decided at Hayling Island SC.

In the 49er, Tim Gratton and Chris Taylor (HISC) lead. In the 470 Mike Wood and Hugh Brayshaw (Swanage SC) top the men and Anna Burnet and Flora Stewart (RNLYC) the women. The Finn is lead by Peter McCoy (ESSC) and the RS:X men by Tom Squires (WPNSA) and the women by Ali Masters.

HISC Open results available here

G New
18 May 2013 16:47
America's Cup

Prada boss demands wind limits and body armour FULL STORY HERE
Patrizio Bertelli, boss of the luxury goods house Prada, which is backing the Italian challenger Luna Rossa has set out changes he requires to continue to race in the America's Cup in September. Most important are changes to the race rules which lay down wind strength limits and additional safety provisions following the death last week of Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson.


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G New
18 May 2013 15:30
Offshore

Musto Vice Admiral's Cup - Day 1 FULL STORY HERE
With up to four frenetic races there was plenty of action for the 56 competitors taking part in Friday's opening round of the 2013 Musto Vice Admiral's Cup being hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Cowes. The three-day event features seven classes, ranging from the SB20s at one end of the spectrum, all the way to the TP52s at the other. The smaller boats managed three races whilst the larger boats pushed through and went for a fourth.

2013 Musto Vice Admiral's Cup hosted by the Royal Corinthian YC, CowesClick image for a larger image

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Fiona Brown
18 May 2013 9:50
Matchrace

Macgregor keeps lead at Saint Quay Women's Match Race
Great Britain's Lucy Macgregor remains at the top in at the Saint Quay Women's Match Race with Julie Bossard (FRA) and Stephanie Roble (USA) just one victory behind. When racing continued in Saint Quay-Portrieux, France Macgregor won all her matches but two, keeping her top position with an impressive 12 - 2 record after a still unfinished second round-robin. Local sailor Bossard and Roble defeated the British sailor on the second day, and with a 11-4 record respectively they are now just behind.

Saint Quay - Leader board day 2 (win - loss)
1. Lucy Macgregor (GBR) 12-2
2. Julie Bossard (FRA) 11-4
3. Stephanie Roble (USA) 11-4
4. Anna Kjellberg (SWE) 9-6
5. Klaartje Zuiderbaan (NED) 9-6
6. Claudie Pierce (NZL) 6-8
7. Caroline Sylvan (SWE) 6-9
8. Milly Bennett (AUS) 5-9
9. Alexa Bezel (SUI) 4-11
10. Morgane Dreau (FRA) 0-14

G New
17 May 2013 23:10
Matchrace

Williams and Cranfield tie lead at Match Race Germany FULL STORY HERE
Lake Constance remained well behaved for day two of Match Race Germany, the opening event of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour. The closeness of the competition off Langenargen is evident from the fact that at the close of play today the top three teams remain tied on seven points, all having lost two races. Among these heavyweights, Ian Williams’ GAC Pindar team today beat France’s Mathieu Richard and his newly christened GEFCO Match Racing Team, while US Virgin Islander Taylor Canfield and his USone crew beat Richard. Canfield and Williams have to wait until tomorrow before they lock horns.

Sven Erick-Horsch takes on Taylor CanfieldClick image for a larger image

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G New
17 May 2013 22:58